RFQ 64471 On-Call Solid Waste and Diversion Program Consulting Services
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | May 19, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of San Leandro |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 64471 |
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| Bid Number: |
64471
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| Bid Title: |
RFQ 64471 On-Call Solid Waste and Diversion Program Consulting Services
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| Category: | All Open RFQs |
| Status: | Open |
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ON-CALL SOLID WASTE AND DIVERSION PROGRAM
CONSULTING SERVICES
RFQ NO.64471
RFQ Issue Date:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Submittal Due Date and Time:
Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:00 pm
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Email Submittals to:
Kerry Parker at kparker@sanleandro.org and
copy Sally M. Perez at sperez@sanleandro.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 3
II. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................ 3
III. PROJECT OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................. 4
IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES ..................................................................................................................... 5
V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 8
VI. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................... 10
VII. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE.............................................................................................................11
VIII. SELECTION CRITERIA ................................................................................................................ 12
IX. DELIVERABLES REQUIRED OF SELECTED CONSULTANTS............................................13
X. CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 14
ATTACHMENTS
A − Standard Consulting Services Agreement (including Exhibits A-E)
B − Living Wage Ordinance Guidelines and FAQ
C − Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ON-CALL SOLID WASTE AND DIVERSION PROGRAM CONSULTING
SERVICES
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of San Leandro (City) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms
to provide on-call solid waste and diversion program consulting services. The City seeks to establish
a pre-qualified pool of consultants with expertise in regulatory compliance, program planning and
implementation, data management, public outreach, and related technical services to support its
solid waste, recycling, and organics programs. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis
through task orders over a five-year period. Firms with experience in California solid waste
regulations, including Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), and in working within multi-jurisdictional service
environments are encouraged to submit qualifications.
II. BACKGROUND
City of San Leandro
Incorporated in 1872, the City of San Leandro is committed to advancing sustainable materials
management practices that protect environmental quality, comply with evolving state regulations,
and serve the needs of its diverse community of approximately 90,000 residents. Located in
Alameda County within the San Francisco Bay Area, San Leandro has long prioritized waste
reduction, recycling, and organics diversion as core components of its environmental stewardship
efforts.
The City’s solid waste and diversion programs operate within a unique service framework in which
the community is divided between two sanitary districts. The City of San Leandro’s own sanitary
district serves approximately 60 percent of the community, while the Oro Loma Sanitary District
serves the remaining 40 percent. This split service structure requires careful coordination to ensure
consistent program implementation, regulatory compliance, and equitable service delivery across
jurisdictional boundaries.
The City’s sanitary district’s collection and recycling processing services are provided by Alameda
County Industries (ACI), which has been the exclusive provider of these services for the City since
2000. The most recent agreement with ACI began on February 1, 2025, and will be in place for ten
years, with the option to renew for an additional five years beyond the initial term. The City’s post
collection agreement, outside of recycling processing, is provided by Waste Management (WM), and
holds the same term of agreement.
In addition, the City hosts two transfer station facilities that play a critical role in the regional solid
waste system. These facilities serve as key nodes for material handling, consolidation, and
transport, and are integral to understanding waste flows, diversion performance, and reporting
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requirements. The presence of these facilities adds a layer of operational and regulatory complexity,
requiring coordination with facility operators, franchised haulers, and regional partners to ensure
accurate data tracking, compliance with state mandates, and alignment with local diversion goals.
In recent years, the regulatory landscape governing solid waste management in California has grown
increasingly complex. Landmark legislation such as SB 1383 mandates significant reductions in
organic waste disposal and methane emissions, alongside expanded requirements for edible food
recovery, contamination monitoring, procurement, and reporting. These requirements have
increased the technical, administrative, and outreach demands placed on local jurisdictions.
The City currently administers a range of solid waste, recycling, and organics programs through its
franchised collection system, sanitary district coordination, post-collection agreements, and
regional partnerships. These programs include residential and commercial recycling services,
organics collection, construction and demolition debris diversion, and public education initiatives
designed to reduce contamination and improve participation. Given the dual-district service
structure and the presence of transfer station infrastructure, maintaining alignment in program
standards, messaging, data reporting, and compliance activities across all service areas is a key
priority.
As regulations evolve and community expectations increase, the City seeks to enhance program
effectiveness, ensure full compliance with state mandates, and identify innovative, data-driven
approaches to waste reduction and diversion. This includes strengthening collaboration with service
providers, facility operators, businesses, multi-family properties, and community stakeholders.
To support these efforts, the City of San Leandro is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to
establish a pool of qualified consultants to provide on-call solid waste and diversion program
consulting services. The selected consultants will assist the City on an as-needed basis with a
variety of tasks, including regulatory compliance support, program planning and evaluation, data
management and reporting (including coordination with transfer station operations), stakeholder
engagement, contract and franchise support, and development of education and outreach
materials.
Through this RFQ, the City seeks firms with demonstrated expertise in California solid waste
regulations, experience working with municipalities operating within multi-jurisdictional or
infrastructure-rich environments, and the ability to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions
tailored to local conditions. The City values consultants who bring strong technical knowledge, clear
communication, and a collaborative approach to advancing its zero waste and sustainability goals.
III. PROJECT OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
The Environmental Division of the City of San Leandro’s Public Works Department intends to select
solid waste consulting firms who have experience in performing on-call tasks for similar cities in
Northern California. The selected firms will be maintained on the City’s official list of qualified
consultants for a five-year period.
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IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City of San Leandro is seeking qualified firms or teams to provide on-call solid waste and
diversion program consulting services. Selected consultants will support the City on an as-needed
basis across a range of technical, regulatory, planning, and outreach functions related to solid waste
management, recycling, organics diversion, and sustainability programs.
Due to the City’s service structure—where approximately 60 percent of the community is served by
the City’s sanitary district and 40 percent is served by the Oro Loma Sanitary District—as well as the
presence of two transfer stations within the City, consultants must be able to work collaboratively
across jurisdictions and with facility operators to ensure consistent program implementation,
accurate data reporting, and regulatory compliance.
The scope of services may include, but is not limited to, the following task areas:
1. Regulatory Compliance Support
• Assist with implementation and ongoing compliance with California solid waste regulations,
including SB 1383 and related laws.
• Develop, review, and update compliance documents such as ordinances, enforcement
protocols, procurement policies, and implementation plans.
• Provide CalRecycle compliance support including attending meetings with CalRecycle, and
responding to requests from the Jurisdiction and Agency Compliance and Enforcement
(JACE) team or the City’s Local Assistance and Market Development (LAMD) representative.
• Support contamination monitoring programs, route reviews, and recordkeeping
requirements.
• Prepare and/or review annual reports and compliance documentation, including
coordination of data from transfer station facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on regulatory changes and emerging requirements.
2. Program Planning and Implementation
• Evaluate existing solid waste, recycling, and organics programs and recommend
improvements.
• Assist in developing frameworks to regulation implementation including frameworks for
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs.
• Assist in the design and rollout of new or enhanced diversion programs, including organics
collection, edible food recovery, and construction and demolition (C&D) debris programs.
• Develop strategic plans, zero waste plans, and long-term policy recommendations.
• Consider the role of transfer stations in supporting diversion goals and material recovery
when developing program strategies.
• Support pilot programs and innovative approaches to waste reduction and diversion.
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